Software Quality in the Era of Big Data, IoT and Smart Cities

Abstract

Software quality is the degree to which the software conforms to its requirements. The complexity of software is on the rise with the developments of smart cities due to the complex nature of these applications and environments. Big data and Internet of Things (IoT) are driving radical changes in the software systems landscape. Together, big data, IoT, smart cities, and other emerging complex applications have exacerbated the challenges of maintaining software quality. The big data produced by IoT and other sources is used in designing or operating various software machines and systems. One of the challenges of big data is data veracity, which could lead to inaccurate or faulty system behavior. The aim of this paper is to review the technologies related to software quality in the era of big data, IoT, and smart cities. We elaborate on software quality processes, software testing and debugging. Model checking is discussed with some directions on the role it could play in the big data era and the benefits it could gain from big data. The role of big data in software quality is explored. Conclusion is drawn to suggest future directions.